The Adventure Rider

Sometimes the sizzle and pop of a steak over an open fire out-serenades a hissing stove. Made of chrome-plated steel, this foldable 12"×6.5" grill is great for when you have something meaty, like steaks, chops, or fish, and want to sear ‘em over a fire. This grill is perfect for spanning said fire and supports medium sized pots and skillets. Folds flat for out of the way packing. Comes with a rugged Cordura storage bag which keeps everything else clean when packed away for travel. 10 oz.

Ultra-light weight Titanium wood burning cook stove, folds to a slim, compact size for easy storage. Individual panels are hinged and snap easily into place for quick set-up and take down. Durable construction for long-life use. Conical shape focuses heat upward for quick efficient cooking, using any available wood, bark, sticks or dry grass. Hinged access door opens for air control and easy re-fueling. Includes nylon carrying case. 5”x4”. 4.1 oz.

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A simple concept that provides comfort without adding bulk. These soft, flannel-like bags accommodate your spare clothing to create a comfortable pillow to nod off on. Of course if your campmates start doing rev-outs at 3AM this won’t help much. Maybe you can smack someone with it. The Traveler has an anti-microbial treatment.

Less weight, packs smaller and more sleeping comfort packed into one technically oriented bag system. A minimalist half pad-sleeve design holds any 20” wide pad and keeps you securely attached from the hips up, while allowing freedom of movement of your legs. Unique design ensures you stay on top of the pad for all-night comfort with no more rolling off in the middle of the night. The super cozy 850 fill power DownTek insulation and soft as silk, high thread count rip-stop nylon fabric are both water repellent and breathable for a warm, dry and snug night sleep no matter what the weather is doing outside your tent. A built-in pillow pocket holds a fleece or small pillow for added comfort. Roomy mummy shaped design compresses down to a space-saving 5.5”x6” in the included nylon stuff sack. Available in two lengths: Regular fits anyone up to 5’10”, weighs just 1lb 4oz and measures 67.5” at shoulders, 64” at hips and 43” at feet. Long fits someone up to 6’6”, weighs 1lb 7oz and measures 72.5” at shoulders, 69” at hips and 44” at feet. Bag is rated to 45 degrees. Quilted construction. Sunflower.

BIG AGNES SLEEP SYSTEM

These sleeping bags unite the bag and pad (sold separately) into a single integrated unit. Traditional sleeping bags bottom layers are compressed under body weight, losing insulation properties. The bottom of Big Agnes bags are uninsulated, but instead are equipped with a special sleeve to accommodate a Big Agnes sleeping pad to enhance insulation and comfort. This sleep system saves weight, reduces packed size and offers a warm,comfortable foundation while keeping you securely on your pad all night long.

Zips open fully as a tent ground cloth, hot weather sleep blanket or overhead tarp, and zips closed to function as an all-weather bivvy sack. A Stealth Shelter creates opportunities, and solves many different kinds of camping problems. Wind-and-waterproof, breathable with three layer ripstop nylon fabric.

There are five reinforced webbing loops to attach parachute cord plus both a loop and a double reinforced area at the center to allow pitching over any kind of pole to keep rain off a campfire. Also good as a campsite shade in the heat of the day. Works as a protective footprint beneath the floor of a tent, too. Throw it over your bike and riding gear to protect them overnight. Use as a trailside picnic blanket at a lunch stop.

Waterproof version is constructed from black 3-layer breathable, waterproof rip-stop nylon fabric, with sealed seams and highly water resistant zippers to keep you and your stuff dry and comfortable in any conditions. The Ultralight Stealth is made from a lighter weight, highly water resistant sil-nylon fabric, which provides all-around weatherproof protection in an even lighter and more packable format. (Can be custom seam-sealed with all silicone sealants.) Both measure 88"×72" when open and spread out. (approx. 9"×5" rolled/strapped, 13"×7"×4" self-stored.)

Material:

Waterproof: Made from 3.5 oz/sq yd 40d 3 layer breathable-waterproof ripstop nylon. 1lb. 13oz.

Ultralight: Made from 1.3oz/sq yd silicone-urethane coated 30d ripstop nylon. 1lb.

Designed to store a set of three Aerostich Cargo Straps (#1900 or #1902 – sold separately), this handy water resistant nylon case is a great compact organizing tool. Closes securely with a hook and loop flap and keeps Cargo Straps or other small items (tools, electronics, personal effects) organized and easily accessible. Compact enough to stow in a tank bag, saddlebag or pocket. Assorted colors. 4.5”×7”×1”.

An incredibly light, tough minimalist pack with an outstanding, versatile and functional design. It’s the ideal size for carrying a lunch, a few books, an extra layer or just about anything. Constructed from rugged 420D and 1260D nylon. Adjustable padded shoulder straps, removable pack pad and waistbelt for customizable comfort. Rolls up small (11”x5”) to stash in a tank bag or panniers when not needed. Top external small zip pocket and internal mesh storage pocket for stashing easy-access items. Weighs 1lb 2 oz. 976 cu in (16L). 17.5”×11”×5.5”. Black.

Similar to the standard Leatherman®, but lighter and better. The screwdriver blades now incorporate a new design helping them to stay open better during use. Built entirely of stainless steel, the Kick has all the quality you’d expect from a tool made by this innovative company. Features a spring-action needlenose pliers, wire cutters, wire stripper, 2.6" long clip-point knife and serrated knife, slotted and Phillips screwdrivers, ruler, bottle opener, can opener, and lanyard attachment. Convenient outside-accessible blades allow one-hand opening. Folded length: 3.8", 7 oz.

Easy trip insurance. Two styles of side release buckle and a ladder lock, offered in two widths: ¾" (20mm) and 1" (25mm). The one-pin ladderlock replaces ladderlock buckles found on backpack shoulder straps and compression straps. The two-pin side release buckles are a direct replacement for nonadjustable buckles such as those commonly found on dry bag closures and V-pull style waist belts. The one-pin side release buckles replace single-adjustable side release buckles, like the closures found on most top-loading backpacks.

After a great trip you wash the bike and There It Is: big, rubbed-right-through-the-paint dull area, ...right where your pack, straps, and bungees went. ($$$, sh_t.) This anti-slip, padded, cut-to-fit foam covered mesh can save your bike’s paint from a thousand abrasions or scratches on your next trip. The most carefully loaded duffels and soft bags can ‘walk’ due to road and engine vibrations. Place this durable 3/16” thick reinforced pvc mesh between your bags, bungees and bike bodywork for maximum protection and increased load security, no matter how rough the road conditions. If you can predict a problem, you can prevent it. This versatile stuff is also great as a tool drawer liner in the workshop, an anti-skid sheet on a dashboard, or a vegetable bin liner in the fridge. Very durable, too. Black. 24” x 36”.

Not conventional stiff plasticy PVC drybags, but sewn and seam sealed three layer Cordura fabric roll top drybags that are tough, durable, highly abrasion resistant…and which handle, load, unload and feel a lot nicer in day-to-day use. Smaller to fold-up, pack away and carry than regular PVC drybags, too. Proven tough and durable, they feature a large barrel-top opening and a classic roll-top design which is a snap to close with side release buckles. Built-to-last all-weather storage that feels and works better. Available in three-layer seam sealed 200D Hi-Viz Cordura. Medium is 10.7L. Large is 25L.

Everything you’ll want to carry (clothing, tent, food and camping gear), fits neatly within these detailed and cavernous seat bags. Outside there’s a variety of strap systems designed to secure foam sleeping pads and the like. Across the top, D rings laced with mini-bungees are arranged to hold sweaters, road guides, and things you want to keep within immediate reach.

Each end on the medium and large opens for direct loading and inside access. For extra capacity, both ends also expand with gusseted zippers. The medium and large bags also have a removable zippered belt pack attached to one end, and all three have an insulated water bottle holster right where you can reach it. There’s retro-reflective areas, a versatile, secure and fast strap-on mounting system, and useful compression straps so your stuff won’t get bounced around. Not waterproof, but an included raincover stores inside a dedicated compartment.

All of this technology is beautifully sewn with top quality coated nylon fabrics, webbing and other materials. (By a clever optical illusion, this bag won’t look big when mounted on your bike.) The Camping Seat Bag is the world’s most advanced motorcycle pack. It’s an armed F-16 in a field of Cessnas.

Small is black/grey, 8" Top to Bottom × 12" Front to Back ×11.5" Side to Side/16" expanded. Medium is black, 12" Top to Bottom × 12" Front to Back × 15.5" Side to Side/22" expanded. Large is black/grey, 14" Top to Bottom × 14" Front to Back x 21" Side to Side/28" expanded. An Aerostich exclusive.

These tough, semi-rigid containers keep your load low and secure. Extremely handy for day-to-day use with or without a tank bag, they fit a variety of unfaired motorcycles. Detailed for a sleek look and functional design, and a great value for the price. Constructed of tough, water resistant urethane coated 1000 Denier Cordura nylon with an adjustable mounting system: two padded, two-inch wide, hook & loop closed webbing straps plus two adjustable bungee shock cords. Hook & loop attached neoprene tank pads protect your paint and eliminate slippage. Removable plastic inserts shape and define both of the bags. The panniers also feature two pockets along the rear panels for small items like pencils and a tire gage, several 1" web straps for attaching additional items, and 3M Scotchlite reflective material on the front and outside panels. Specify Black or Hi-Viz. Standard (12"×9"×5", 8.8 Liter, each) or Competition (12"×7.5"×4.5", 6.6 Liter, each). Made in USA

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Do-it-all cushioned mid-weight hiking sock that ticks all the boxes as an everyday, any destination riding sock. All-day comfort in any climate. Breathable. Anti-microbial. Fast drying. Stay-up performance fit. Seam-fused comfort. Fine-gauge knitting offers a put-it-on-and-forget-it feel. Boot height sits mid-calf. Grey. 64% Merino Wool, 33% Nylon, 3% Lycra® Spandex. M (8-9.5), L (10-12), XL (12.5-14.5). Made in America.

Merino wool is the finest, softest, itch-free wool available. This lightweight 160gsm jersey feels like every inch of that. It will keep you warm, yet won’t make you overheat. It’s versatile enough to wear as a primary, mid or under-layer and comfortable enough for lounging around the house. The neck is cut slightly higher for warmth. Machine washable. Stone or Black. 12 oz. M–XXL.

Luxuriously soft, moisture-wicking, 200gsm Merino wool makes a great foundation layer. Tailored with a contoured fit, all seams are sewn flat for comfort, and the collar and fly are double-stitched to keep out drafts. They wear great across a very broad temperature range. And dry overnight after motel sink washouts. Short Sleeve Top (off white or black) and Long Sleeve Top (black) available in M–XXL. Bottom (black) available in M(32-34), L(36-38), XL(40-42), XXL(44-46).

A lightweight, thin and versatile garment that’s a perfect layering component in mixed weather, especially as a pullover shirt for cool mornings or evenings. Folds/packs compactly into a self-storing pocket so you’ll have it along when the weather changes and as you need added protection. Made of TLTex® WINDSTOPPER® fabric that stops, as you would imagine, all wind from drawing your body heat away. Elbows incorporate light padding and a zippered pocket on the left arm is perfect for a phone or iPod. A handy and practical clothing item alone or worn over fleece or electrics and beneath your outer gear. Looser cut facilitates easy on/off. Blue, Tan, Green or Black. M–XXL. Made in USA

Lakeside campsites and roadside streams will have newfound allure when you strap this compact fishing combo along for the ride. Durable five piece 8’6” IM7 graphite fly rod features a premium cork handle and large arbor disc drag fly wheel. Weight-forward fly line with tapered leader and 50 yards of backing will have you casting with pinpoint accuracy and sensitivity to feel every fish strike, whether you are an experienced angler or a first timer. Compact design dis-assembles to store in a sturdy Cordura rod tube with zippered reel pocket to keep everything clean and secure. Tie on your own flies (not included) for years of fishing fun and fresh meals. Interchangeable right or left hand retrieve. Case stores to an approximate 22”x2”x6”.

How about riding out your own back door for high adventure and long distances on just an average smallish bike and with some simple luggage and gear? Is it possible to travel unsupported and independently in such a manner? Yes, and the experience of traveling this way captures the most time-honored essences of motorcycling.

This book consists of 14 pages of summary text, with the balance arranged into appendices that cover such topics as food, improvised repairs, helpful resources for further information, useful websites, state-by-state listings of good roads, and bike-friendly hangouts.

Detailed examples of gear and its organization are based on real-life experience and offered as a starting point for your own trips. It fits readily in a pocket or tank bag and contains a distillation of experience, and information that will be a useful starting point for the beginning lightweight motorcycle tourist as well as a handy reference for an experienced rider. Saddle-stitched, 4"×6", 84 pp., b/w illus.